Process Control Specialist

About Alamos Gold Inc.:  Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.

About Island Gold District:  Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.

Role Overview/Purpose:

The Process Control Specialist (Automation Technician) provides hands‑on support for process control, automation, operational technology (OT), and industrial data systems across the Island Gold District. This role supports mining and processing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving DCS, PLC, HMI/SCADA, historian, and industrial network systems, while contributing to safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.

Primary Responsibilities:

Control Systems & Automation

• Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS) used for continuous plant process control.


• Develop, program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC‑based control systems across platforms such as Schneider Electric, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and DeltaV‑integrated PLC environments, supporting mining, processing, and infrastructure applications.


• Modify and enhance control logic using ladder logic, function block, and structured text programming.


• Design, program, and maintain HMI and SCADA systems, including Citect SCADA, FactoryTalk View, Vijeo Designer, and C‑More.


• Configure, program, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) from vendors including ABB, Eaton, Schneider Electric, Rockwell, and Toshiba, along with associated motor control and protection systems.


• Design, configure, and maintain OPC and Modbus communications between PLCs, DCS platforms, HMIs, and third‑party systems.


• Analyze and tune process control loops to improve process stability, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.


• Support operational technology systems and applications integrated into plant and mining operations.

Plant, Mining & Infrastructure Systems

• Provide automation and control system support for process plants and surface facilities, including crushing, grinding, materials handling, paste systems, seepage collection, and water and effluent treatment plants.


• Support underground and surface mining infrastructure, including ore and waste handling systems, shaft systems, portable underground processing equipment, and associated utilities.


• Maintain and troubleshoot ventilation control systems, including Ventilation on Demand (VOD) applications.


• Support gas monitoring, ventilation monitoring, and substation and power monitoring systems.


• Assist with the configuration and maintenance of seismic monitoring systems, including Paladin seismic platforms.


• Participate in plant and site inspections to identify safety, control system, and process improvement opportunities.

OT Networking, Servers & Data Systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot operational technology (OT) and industrial Ethernet networks, including managed switch infrastructure from vendors such as Hirschmann and Cisco.


• Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot Microsoft‑based PCs and servers supporting control systems, visualization, and industrial applications.


• Support OSIsoft / AVEVA PI historian systems, including PI tag configuration, PI Vision displays, and data extraction using tools such as PI Datalink.


• Support integration between control systems, historians, and reporting or business systems.


• Maintain system documentation, backups, asset inventories, and software licensing.


• Assist with implementation and maintenance of industrial cybersecurity controls in coordination with site and corporate IT/OT teams.

Operational Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide on‑site and remote troubleshooting support for automation, instrumentation, electrical, and networked control systems.


• Participate in after‑hours and on‑call support rotations as required to support plant operations.


• Perform system diagnostics and assist with root‑cause analysis of control system issues.


• Work with vendors, system integrators, and contractors during maintenance activities, upgrades, and expansions.

Projects, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Support automation‑related scope for capital and sustaining projects, including review of control narratives and functional descriptions.


• Assist with control system commissioning and start‑up activities under the direction of site or project leadership.


• Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and process performance within assigned systems.


• Engage with operations and maintenance personnel to promote safe work practices and effective use of control systems.


• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and training materials as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Post‑secondary college diploma in Process Control, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related technical discipline, typically involving 2–3 years of study.


• A combination of relevant technical education and hands‑on experience in electrical, instrumentation, or process control roles will be considered.


• Progressive experience working with process control, automation, or operational technology (OT) systems in mining or heavy industrial environments.


• Hands‑on experience with DCS and PLC systems, HMI/SCADA platforms, VFDs, field instrumentation, and industrial communications.


• Exposure to process historians, industrial networks, and control system servers in an operating plant environment is considered an asset.


• Ability to safely work around energized electrical and control equipment.


• Experience supporting operating plants or continuous production environments is preferred.


• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work effectively in a team‑based operational environment.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• 7x7 rotational work

Travel & Accommodation

• Company will provide camp accomodation and travel allowance as needed

Ready to make a lasting impact?  Apply today and help us continue building a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth!

This is an existing vacancy.

Pay Range: $90,000 CAD   to  $156,500 CAD

Alamos Gold Inc.  may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.  

 Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.